Best Image Consultant Podcasts (2024)

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58🔸 Got Mom Guilt? Dave Ramsey is Wrong! Here’s How to Budget for Clothes 12:20

2d ago12:20

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Do you see spending on clothes for yourself as an indulgence? If you follow Dave Ramsey, that might be a logical conclusion. His EveryDollar budget percentages don’t even include a category for clothing! No wonder we are confused, and millions are suffering mom guilt! Welcome to Episode 58 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I’d like to pr…

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57🔸Prevent Style Regrets with the Power of Enneagram Subtypes 10:54

9d ago10:54

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Is there something you keep buying because you think it should work but it never does? I’ll tell you, I still fall for this one item every now and again, even though I know better. Welcome to Episode 57 of Signature Style Systems. Understanding your own style preferences provides a kind of immunity from buying mistakes. By not making buying mistake…

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56🔸Beyond What’s My Aesthetic? What to Wear to This Year's Holiday Party 19:20

18d ago19:20

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Does getting dressed up around the holidays stress you out or is it fun for you? Do you find yourself asking “What’s my aesthetic?” Welcome to episode 56 of Signature Style Systems, where we explore the topic of getting dressed for the annual holiday party, so you can relax and show up as your authentic self. It’s that time of year. If you have a f…

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55🔸From Costume Design to Personal Style: Crafting Your Visual Identity 12:21

23d ago12:21

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Are you the main character in the story of your life? Welcome to episode 55 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I lay out the process used by costume designers to dress characters for visual story-telling and how you can use it to plan your own wardrobe. I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Guide, I take you on a journey of self-dis…

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54🔸Three Secrets to Outfits That Fit and Flatter Your Body Shape 9:54

1M ago9:54

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Do you know the key to creating outfits to fit and flatter your body? Welcome to episode 54 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, where I share three silhouette secrets that will help you to create flattering outfits. Stay tuned for how you can build an outfit template based on your silhouette and not look frumpy and shapeless. I'm Rebecca Mielke…

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53🔸Sustainable, Affordable Fashion Strategy: Boots, Belts, and Bags 11:22

1M ago11:22

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Are you ready for a sustainable and affordable style strategy? I'm about to share a fresh take on choosing shoes, belts, and bags that is a total game-changer. Stick around and learn how to simplify your wardrobe while still looking put together. How much money could you save if you only needed one or two pairs of shoes instead of one or two dozen?…

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52🔸Seven Steps to Packing a Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe in a Single Carry-on 12:20

2M ago12:20

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Recently I went to a personal development retreat and wore (nearly) everything I took with me. And I took everything in one carry-on. Today I’m gonna walk you through my exact what-to-pack strategy for travel. Welcome to episode 52 of the Signature Style Systems podcast! I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take you on a journe…

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51🔸Style Seasons of a Woman’s Life: Maiden, Mother, and Mentor 19:40

2M ago19:40

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Today I’m bringing you another episode that’s likely to offend some people. The concept of the Triple Goddess has roots in a neopaganism concept and I’m also bringing a concept from the Bible. But, rather than goddess worship, I just want to use the framework to address the three seasons of a woman’s life: Maiden, Mother, and Mentor, and the wardro…

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50🔸Wardrobe Psychology: Interaction Styles and Clothing Choices 14:31

2M ago14:31

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In this episode, I explain what Linda Berens' Interaction Styles are, which Myers-Briggs types generally fall in which Interaction Style, and how you can use Interaction Styles to inform your style choices. I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, …

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49🔸Strategies to Feeling Powerful: Your Power Colors and More! 13:30

2M ago13:30

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How important is it to you to feel powerful? I suspect a lot of people are a little ambivalent about the whole concept of power. Recently I was introduced to a feelings wheel with three negative emotions; sad, mad, and scared; and three positive emotions; joyful, powerful, and peaceful. In this episode, I’m talking about the relationship between an…

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48 🔸Can You Change the World? The Connection Between Personal Style and Social Impact 12:29

2M ago12:29

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In this episode I unpack what the different archetypes of style professionals actually do, so you can decide who to hire based on what kind of help you need. And stay through to the end because I am going to share how you can begin to find your own personal style archetype. I'm Rebecca Mielke, owner of Signature Style Systems. I take you on a journ…

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47🔸 Three Top Takeaways from David Zyla’s Color and Style System 13:28

3M ago13:28

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Have you heard of David Zyla? He is one of the top global color and style experts. He charges almost $1k for a custom color palette, but he has written a book and today I’m going to share three top takeaways from his system. Today I’m talking about color again. When I first encountered the artistic and scientific principles of style, finding your c…

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46🔸 Which Season Are You? The Secret Behind Color Analysis and Four Season Design Theory 7:08

3M ago7:08

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Do you know your season? How sure are you? Today I’m breaking down some myths and truths around personal color analysis and seasonal design theory. Ok, here’s what I think seasonal design theory is really all about: it’s a quality of design that evokes a feeling. In my philosophy, the point of using seasonal design theory, and all the other systems…

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45🔸 Introverted Intuition & Your Signature Style (Cognitive Function Series) 11:14

3M ago11:14

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This is the final episode in the cognitive function series: all about Introverted Intuition, aka Ni, or as Personality Hacker calls it, Perspectives. I will explain the function, which Myers-Briggs types use it, and what it means for your style. You are a walking work of art. Unfortunately, there is no middle school art class where your style is th…

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44🔸Extraverted Intuition & Your Signature Style (Cognitive Function Series) 10:34

3M ago10:34

10:34

Today I’m offering style strategy for people who prefer using extraverted intuition in their Myers-Briggs type. Welcome to episode 44 of the Signature Style Systems podcast! Extraverted Intuition is a preferred function of all NPs and SJs in the Myers-Briggs system. I will explain the function, which Myers-Briggs types use it, and what it means for…

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43🔸Introverted Feeling & Your Signature Style (Cognitive Function Series) 10:37

4M ago10:37

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This is the sixth installment in a series on the eight Jungian cognitive functions that underlie the Myers-Briggs system. Today I’m excited to be talking about Introverted Feeling and how to work it into your Signature Style. Stay tuned for what Introverted Feeling is, which Myers-Briggs types use it, and style tips and principles. I'm Rebecca Miel…

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42🔸 Extraverted Feeling & Your Signature Style (Cognitive Function Series) 10:09

4M ago10:09

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Welcome to a conversation about style for people who use extraverted feeling in their Myers-Briggs type. I’m just over half way through a series on all eight of the Jungian cognitive functions and how they impact visual identity. This is Episode 42 of the Signature Style Systems podcast! I give you a quick definition of Extraverted Feeling (Persona…

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41🔸 Introverted Thinking & Your Signature Style (Cognitive Function Series) 11:48

4M ago11:48

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Today’s topic is style for people using introverted thinking. Welcome to Episode 41 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, where I’m continuing a series on Myers-Briggs, cognitive functions, and how to use this system to create authentic style. (Prefer to read? Find this content on my blog: https://signaturestylesystems.com/introverted-thinking-st…

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40🔸 Extraverted Thinking & Your Signature Style (Cognitive Function Series) 9:12

4M ago9:12

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What does it mean to extravert thinking? Today I’m going to explain that and how it impacts your personal style. I’m continuing a series on Myers-Briggs, cognitive functions, and how to use this system to create authentic style. Did you know that your Myers-Briggs type tells you not only whether you are using thinking or feeling to make decisions, …

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39🔸 Introverted Sensing & Style (Cognitive Function Series) 10:27

5M ago10:27

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In this episode, I’m continuing my series on how to dress for the various Jungian cognitive functions. Today is Introverted Sensing. I'm Rebecca Mielke, your Visual Identity Coach on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. We need you! If you would like to…

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38🔸Extraverted Sensing & Style (Cognitive Function Series) 14:07

5M ago14:07

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I'm Rebecca Mielke, your Visual Identity Coach on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. We need you! THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Hey there, my friend! This episode is the first in a series through the cognitive functions and how they can impact how you dress. Tod…

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37🔸The Secret Formula to Signature Style: Your Personality Type & Cognitive Functions 9:49

5M ago9:49

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I’m freshly back from a conference where I completed my profiler training with Personality Hacker. In this episode, I explain how what I do with personality type is different from taking an online test. Then, I share my formula for building your signature style using your cognitive functions. And, finally, I share a brief description of the eight c…

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36🔸What Your Style is Missing Based on Your Myers-Briggs Type 8:56

5M ago8:56

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I recently had an aha around what aspect of themselves people typically fail to communicate in their look. Today I will tell you how you can show your auxiliary or copilot cognitive function visually. If you would like to have my help nailing down your Myers-Briggs type and figuring out why it even matters, check out my Personality Profile & Palett…

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35🔸Camo Elegance: A Wardrobe Staple in The Pacific Northwest 12:27

6M ago12:27

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Do you get the urge to dress thematically for holidays and events? Today I’m talking about another wardrobe staple here in the great northwest: camouflage. Camo comes in all kinds of colors these days. Have you been considering having your colors done? Your signature style journey includes a complete education on how to use color to support your in…

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34🔸Art 101: Using the Magic of Line Direction in Every Outfit 12:30

6M ago12:30

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Lines are the building blocks of visual art. You are a walking work of art. In this episode, I explore how you can use line direction to evoke a specific feeling, create a sense of movement or stability, and guide the viewers eye. Your look is an artistic composition; let’s talk about artistic principles! By the way, we explore all kinds of artisti…

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33🔸Transform Your Outfit Creation With These Three Little-Known Style Rules 12:32

6M ago12:32

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What are your goals when you’re putting together an outfit? How do you want it to make you feel? I confess that when I started my blog, The Space Between My Peers, almost 20 years ago (in late 2005), my reason was mostly because I, as an extravert, had alot of words. And, sadly, not alot of people to share them with. Realistically, none of this wou…

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32🔸The Right to Bare Arms: What Nobody Ever Told You About Sleeveless Tops 13:03

6M ago13:03

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Take my Style Personality quiz at https://mailchi.mp/618c130e4f0e/stylepersonalityquiz. Are you ready to bring out all the sleeveless summer tops? Do you know your best styles? Welcome to episode 32 of Signature Style Systems! In this episode, I’m giving you insight into your best summer styles AND I’m telling embarrassing stories on my younger, st…

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31🔸Style DNA: Five Artistic Principles for Choosing Prints 13:32

6M ago13:32

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It’s really spring, friends! Prints and colors are abundant, legs are out, and pollen is everywhere! Print dresses are perfect for showers and graduation parties and all kinds of other spring events. In this episode, I share artistic principles for choosing prints according to your Style DNA and then tie that into personality type. What is your Sty…

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30🔸How Kibbe Style Archetypes Use Separates in Signature Style Strategy 11:34

7M ago11:34

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Thousands of women around the globe are obsessed with finding their “Kibbe” type. About ten years ago, I went down the rabbit hole too and bought David Kibbe's Metamorphosis: Discover Your Image Identity and Dazzle As Only You Can. In this episode I rip a takeaway out of his system and relate it to how you can use separates strategically in your wa…

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29🔸Secrets of Stylish Aging: Transcend Fashion and Embrace Signature Style 13:16

7M ago13:16

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As women navigate different stages of life, growing in self-knowledge should mean getting dressed becomes easier. Your wardrobe should increasingly reflect your signature style. Welcome to Episode 29 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I have tips on growing in style as we age, inspired by the life of Iris Apfel, whose style transcended fa…

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28🔸Style Personality and Decision-Making: Feeling vs Thinking in Your Myers-Briggs Type 11:41

7M ago11:41

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Today I’m talking about how the preference for thinking or feeling in your Myers-Briggs type can inform your wardrobe decisions. At the dichotomy level, the F or T in your four letter code stands for feeling or thinking. In truth, everyone feels and everyone thinks. The question is which criteria do you prioritize when making decisions? Personal cr…

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27🔸DIYing The Triumph of Individual Style: What I Got Wrong and What I Learned 12:29

7M ago12:29

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I often get asked how I got started in this line of work. Today I’m sharing the story of how I discovered there are actually principles of art and of science that you can use to guide your style decisions from a rational perspective. I’ll give you three things I got wrong in trying to DIY my style, and one surprising thing I got right. This episode…

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26🔸What to Wear This Spring: 5 Steps to Your Perfect Outfit Formula! 11:17

8M ago11:17

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You know that moment when you’re standing in your closet wondering if any of this is gonna work? Me too!! Today I’m talking about how you can use outfit formulas to get past that. Because none of us have time to stand around trying to decide what to wear! If you just want me to build your outfit formulas for you, an Outfit Formula Style Guide is in…

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25🔸Signature Style: Using Color Harmonies to Feel More Like Your Real Self 10:12

8M ago10:12

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Have you ever noticed that you tend to revert to certain color combinations? It may not be laziness or habit! It could be an expression of your personality. Today, I’m talking about color psychology, specifically color harmony psychology. I’ll teach you how wearing various colors in combination can create specific effects and, more importantly, how…

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24🔸Two Kinds of Boundaries: Defining Who You Really Are and Creating a Signature Style 10:22

8M ago10:22

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In this episode, I’m talking about boundaries. I define the two kinds of boundaries and explain how the concept relates to how to create a signature style. To keep it tactical, I also teach you how to know your best skirt lengths. My vision: Everyone has a unique self inside, but many women struggle to show theirs. I've created a process to reveal …

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23🔸Where Are You on the Style Timeline: Trends, Style Personalities, and Your Myers-Briggs Type 8:51

8M ago8:51

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Where are you on the timeline of style? In this episode I’m breaking down how my style personality quiz, the curve of trend adoption, and your Myers-Briggs type are all related. Let's connect! I have a quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you real…

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22🔸Are You Making One of These Two Mistakes? How to Wear Your Skin Tone Without Looking Naked or Washed Out 9:16

9M ago9:16

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Ever see someone from a distance and wonder whether they are naked because they are wearing something that could reasonably be a skintone for them? The worst is when they’re wearing leggings! While it is true that your skintone is a neutral for you, that’s not the way to do it! In this episode I break it down for you: a common mistake I see women m…

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21🔸Why Gen X Is the Sexiest Generation & Does It Matter if You Can See I'm Wearing a Bra? 11:45

9M ago11:45

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I’m about to offend everybody. Welcome to Episode 21 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, in which I share my opinions about why Generation X is the sexiest generation, and about modesty and when it is or is not ok to show your bra straps. If you’re ready for an honest conversation about the fact that we have to wear stuff under our clothes, tha…

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20🔸Style Secrets: What to Wear to Look Approachable or to Convey Power 9:31

9M ago9:31

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What’s your least favorite color? For many people, it’s some version of red. In this episode, I teach you where to find your best reds and how to use them to achieve the effect you are looking for. If you want me to give you your power red, that is part of my signature color palette discovery, a virtual service resulting in a completely custom pale…

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19🔸Why Do Some Clothes Look Like Pajamas on Me? 11:12

9M ago11:12

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Hey friend! Have you ever wondered whether you could get away with buying a pajama top and wearing it for daywear? Or, conversely, have you ever bought a regular garment and then wondered why it looked like pajamas on you? This episode is gonna be one that helps explain the mysteries of why some clothes work for other people but don’t fit or flatte…

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18 🔸 Introvert or Extravert? Signature Style Tips for More Energy 11:36

9M ago11:36

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Hey friend! Have you been confused about the connection between introversion, extroversion, and energy? We could all use more energy, right? In this episode I’m going to briefly explain introversion and extraversion and some of why there might be misconceptions. Then I’ll give you some tips for more energy that have nothing to do with food or sleep…

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17🔸What’s Your Style Personality? Decoding the Connection Between Style Type and Myers-Briggs 10:12

10M ago10:12

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Hey friend! In today’s episode, I’m going to explain the style personality system behind the “What’s Your Style Personality?” quiz I built (just for fun), how it connects to Myers-Briggs, and what’s coming next around style and personality in my world. With some time on my hands during Covid lockdowns, I set about creating a style personality quiz.…

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16🔸Winter Smart Casual Outfit Templates: Three Easy Formulas 13:41

10M ago13:41

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Now that the holidays are behind us, are you feeling the winter wardrobe blahs? My friend, we have more than ten more weeks of winter! If you feel like you could use some fresh inspiration that won’t leave you freezing, stay tuned; I’ve got three fresh and simple winter outfit templates for you in the latest episode of the podcast. When I went to C…

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15🔸Ready to Build a Grownup Wardrobe? 5 Easy Swaps to Level Up! 13:20

10M ago13:20

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Have you been thinking you should start building a more grownup wardrobe? Do you wonder whether certain items would be worth investing in and wearing for years? Not quite sure how to uplevel from yoga pants and sneakers and still be comfortable? In this episode, I’ve got five easy swaps for you to make in 2024 as you move toward a more grownup, aut…

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14🔸 Signature Style: Why Does It Matter if You Look Like You? Spend Less Time to Create More Impact 13:08

10M ago13:08

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Hey friend! Does it really matter whether you show up to your life looking and feeling like yourself? Is it really a problem for you to feel self-conscious? After all, doesn’t everybody? I think it does matter, and in this episode I’m going to give you a glimpse into my personal life to explain why and then I’ll share some personality-based tips to…

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13🔸 How to Not Look Frumpy: Steal This Shortcut to Better Outfits! 10:35

11M ago10:35

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Hey friend! Proportion is one of the most impactful concepts in the art of style and today I’m gonna teach you a shortcut. I’m continuing to break down how to choose pants and make outfits that work with your body type. But first I want to invite you to grab my free wardrobe planning workbook, The Wardrobe Pyramid. you can download at the link belo…

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12🔸Should You Be Wearing High-Waisted or Low-Rise Jeans? Here’s What They Don’t Tell You 7:25

11M ago7:25

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Hey friends! This episode is inspired by a friend’s question about choosing the right rise. Here it is: the secret to deciding between high rise and low rise or mid rise. Choose whichever is comfortable for you! But what they’re not telling you is how to put outfits together with each. It’s completely different! Honestly, it surprised me last sprin…

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11🔸Feel Self-Conscious About How You Look? Discover the Underlying Problem and How to Solve It 11:11

11M ago11:11

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Do you ever feel self-conscious about how you look? Most of the time when I ask that question people think it’s rhetorical because it’s so common among women that we have that struggle. Today I’m going to talk about a powerful problem-solving framework and apply it to the practically-universal problem of women feeling self-conscious about how they …

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10🔸How to Dress for Business Casual When You Are a Hippie at Heart 7:23

11M ago7:23

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Do you feel like you have to dress boring because of your professional or social context? In my philosophy of style, there is always room for individuality. It’s a matter of human dignity. In this episode I offer some suggestions for how you can think about dressing professionally out here in the Pacific Northwest, even if you are actually a hippie…

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9🔸How to Dress Professionally Without Looking Like an Old Lady 11:47

12M ago11:47

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In this episode, I share three strategies for dressing professionally without looking older than you are, how you and I can collaborate to come up with the colors that support your energy and personality, AND a couple shopping tips you will love! In my workbook, The Wardrobe Pyramid, I walk you through the five steps to creating a right-sized wardr…

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